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What is the core part of a medical term that contains its fundamental meaning?
What term describes the word part added to the end of a word that changes its meaning?
What is the word part at the beginning of a medical term that changes its meaning?
What is an acronym?
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What is an eponym?
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The majority of medical terms are built from Greek and Latin.
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What is the most common combining vowel?
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What is a combining form?
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All medical terms have at least one _______.
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__________ indicates where to place the emphasis when pronouncing a word.
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What do the terms osteoarthritis and arthritis have in common?
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In the word osteoarthropathy, the combining forms are: _______ and _______.
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Choose the correct medical term meaning 'enlargement of the liver'.
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A combining vowel is used when connecting a word root to a suffix that begins with a consonant.
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Do not use a combining vowel when the suffix begins with a vowel.
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What is the definition of 'itis'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - Word Parts
- Word Root: Core part of a medical term, containing its fundamental meaning.
- Suffix: Added to the end of a word root, altering its meaning.
- Prefix: Located at the beginning of a term, changing the root's meaning.
Types of Terms
- Acronym: Terms formed from the initial letters of phrases, pronounced as a single word.
- Eponym: Terms named after people or places.
- Modern-Day Language Terms: Terms derived from English, like "nuclear medicine scanner."
- Terms Built from Word Parts: Can be translated literally for meaning.
- Terms Not Built from Word Parts: Do not have a literal translation.
- Rebels: Word parts that don't conform to language rules.
Language Foundations
- Majority of medical terms derive from Greek and Latin.
Combining Forms and Vowels
- Most Common Combining Vowel: O.
- Combining Form: A word root plus a combining vowel (e.g., oste/o).
- Combining vowel is used between two word roots or a root and a suffix.
Suffixes and Their Meanings
- -itis: Inflammation.
- -oma: Tumor.
- -megaly: Enlargement.
- -scopy: Visual examination.
Examples of Medical Terms
- Osteoarthritis: Inflammation of bone and joint.
- Intravenous: Pertaining to within a vein.
- Subhepatic: Pertaining to under the liver.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver.
- Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver.
Definitions of Word Parts
- bi: Two.
- sub: Under.
- brady: Slow.
- arthr/o: Joint.
- oste/o: Bone.
Pronunciation and Emphasis
- Capital letters indicate syllable emphasis in pronunciation (e.g., dehyDRAtion).
Truth Statements About Combining Vowels
- True: Using a combining vowel when connecting a word root to a suffix starting with a consonant.
- True: Not using a combining vowel if the suffix begins with a vowel.
- True: Using a combining vowel when connecting two word roots.
- True: Not using a combining vowel when connecting a prefix and a word root.
Visual Indicators for Vowel Sounds
- A u-shaped mark above a vowel denotes a short vowel sound.
- A line above a vowel indicates a long vowel sound.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology through this interactive quiz focused on identifying word parts such as roots, suffixes, and prefixes. Ideal for students looking to strengthen their understanding of how these elements combine to form medical terms.
